What we know

What we know from the Australian Census of Population and Housing is that the vast majority of Australians commute to work by private vehicle – which accounted for 79% of the 9.2 million commuters captured in the 2016 Census. Of those captured, 14% took public transport and only 5.2% commuted via active transport (cycled or walked).

This car-focused mindset is choking our cities with traffic and air pollution, while on average two thirds of Australians are not getting enough physical exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

These statistics help fuel Bicycle Network's mission to make bike riding a more accessible mode of transport for everyone in Australia through programs such as National Ride2Work Day.

If studies like the one being conducted by ARRB and VicRoads show that more Australians are interested in commuting by bike, there will be more evidence to support building more bike-friendly cities in Australia.